Today, Abai University hosted an international scientific and practical conference entitled “Art Education in the Age of Artificial Intelligence”. The event brought together academic researchers and faculty members from Kazakhstan, Türkiye, China, the United States, the United Kingdom, the Republic of South Africa and Uzbekistan.

At the opening ceremony, Banu Narbekova, Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs of Abai Kazakh National Pedagogical University, and international colleagues delivered welcoming remarks. They highlighted the importance of advancing international scientific cooperation and integrating emerging technologies into art education.

Today, artificial intelligence is contributing to the emergence of new artistic directions and creating new opportunities for creative processes. In this context, it is essential for students pursuing art-related disciplines to preserve their traditional artistic skills while learning to use modern digital technologies effectively. Integrating artificial intelligence tools into the educational process helps develop creative thinking, strengthen professional competencies and prepare future art professionals to meet new industry requirements. These factors demonstrate the relevance and importance of the conference theme.

During the plenary session, international scholars presented papers on the application of artificial intelligence in traditional crafts, the digital revival of embroidery patterns, women's textile art and cultural memory, the preservation of historical monuments, and the impact of artificial intelligence on the humanities.

At the conference, Liu Wenbin, Professor at Abai Kazakh National Pedagogical University, delivered a presentation on a comparative study of transformation processes in contemporary Chinese and Kazakh art. Meanwhile, Huang Mengfan, Professor at Northwest University, discussed the centenary history of the development of Kazakhstani cinema.

The scientific gathering also featured video greetings from international partners. Participants discussed the shared artistic heritage of the Silk Road, artistic exchange between China and Central Asia, and opportunities for cooperation in contemporary art education.

The conference sessions covered art education, design, music education and choreography. Participants explored the application of artificial intelligence in visual arts education, generative design, visual communication, digital technologies in music education, as well as the use of virtual museums and immersive technologies.

It is worth noting that the event aimed to facilitate the exchange of academic experience in art and education, explore the impact of modern technologies on creative processes and strengthen international academic ties. The conference concluded with performances by university students, which received a warm response from the audience.

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